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How to Make Taco Meat
In as little as 15 minutes, you have the foundation for a delicious Mexican meal! Learning how to make taco meat in the slow cooker or on the stove is a game changer for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
slow cooker taco meat, taco meat
Servings:
8
servings
Author:
Aimee
Ingredients
2
pounds
lean ground beef
½
cup
taco seasoning
24
ounce
salsa
Instructions
Add ground beef to a slow cooker and break it up with a spatula.
Add in the taco seasoning and salsa and mix together.
Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Use different salsa’s to change the heat level.
Homemade or store-bought taco seasoning can be used.
If you prefer a heartier/thicker meat to sauce ratio, add in an additional pound of ground beef.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keep on warm for up to 2 hours.
Can also be made on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories:
313
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
34
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
101
mg
|
Sodium:
1319
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
4
g